The 29-year-old has struggled for fitness in his time at the Vitality Stadium, and has yet to start a game in the league for Eddie Howe’s side this season.

BBC Sport claims Gradel will ask to leave unless he is given assurances that his first team opportunities will be more forthcoming next season.

Gradel, who in his second spell with the Cherries since signing from French club St. Etienne in 2015, but has only featured 11 times this season, although he does still have three years to run on his contract.